The Raleigh-based brewery has expanded to Durham with a location in University Hills. Try one of the flagship beers or the latest taproom-only small-batch release. Gizmo is family-friendly and welcomes pups, so you can bring the whole crew, or stop by solo to make a new friend at trivia night.
Y’all should update your hours info. Says you open at 12 on google and on your door. Website says 3. No one came to open until 3:30 and even then we were sitting waiting at the bar for someone to appear to take orders. Very strange. But otherwise no negative experiences.
Sophia Greif
Feb 26, 2025
5
So many great things to say.
They have a great beer selection. there is an absolutely fantastic NA section for all my sober friends. They do not serve food but there are so many take out spots in the area, so there are many options. They do have a ton of cheap snacks, like chips and candy and stuff like that. It is DOG FRIENDLY! And music bingo on Monday is a great time. Overall great outdoor and indoor seating and a very chill environment! And lots of parking is always a plus.
Jeff Pidgeon
Feb 22, 2025
5
They don't serve food but the Indian restaurant right across the street will deliver it there or you can bring in anything you want they have good beer
Han VanderHart
Dec 8, 2024
5
Edit: I love that Gizmo’s supports local artists, and I love to buy art here as gifts when I can. Posting a few pics of the pottery & visual art I’ve bought from the art vending tables that are switched out on the regular! 🖼️
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If you are a poet this is a perfect place to write and watch the clouds and have a cold beer/cider. I can’t think of a better place. Lovely beers, beer “cocktail” blends, and bartenders will give you a taste or sample. Great, casual place to meet friends for a cheeky pint.
Gary Burke
Dec 4, 2024
5
Great place to meet up with friends and family. Lots of games to play. Easy to order food from nearby restaurants (ex. Curry Up Now) that is delivered to the taproom.
Will Krakow
Oct 18, 2024
5
Perfect for casual beers with friends and sunny afternoons. Huge selection of beers and some non-alcoholic options (kombucha, though not on tap). Love the indoor / outdoor atmosphere - you can sit at the bar to watch a game, sit at a table and play a board game, or sit on the balcony and watch the sunset.
Chris Smith
Jun 24, 2024
3
I'm not sure if this place serves food so I don't have an opinion on that option. I've only been there three times and the bar staff are not unfriendly but not overly friendly at the same time if you get my meaning. I know that it's hard to find good help these days and they should hire someone with a bit more personality to run the show.
Roland Robustelli
Jun 7, 2024
4
Nice layover at Gizmo’s in Durham. We had a 90 minute wait at a dental clinic so we headed over to the brewery for a few cold ones. Matt the bartender was excellent and suggested some brews to try. I had the hop on top IPA from Linwood brewing which was awesome and my wife had the Once upon a lime in Mexico which is a good rendition of Corona draft with lime. No food availability-except for munchies but we ordered chicken from the restaurant below the brewery. Definitely worth a stop!!
